Shangri-La BeijingvsThe Westin Beijing Chaoyang
Both Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing and The Westin Beijing Chaoyang are highly recommended by writers. Overall, Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing scores slightly higher than The Westin Beijing Chaoyang. Shangri-La Hotel, Beijing ranks #14 in Beijing with approval from 10 reviews including Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
Shangri-La Beijing
No.29 Zizhuyuan Road, Haidian District, Beijing 100089
From $103/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"One of the most well-regarded hotel chains in China." Full review
Fodor's
"With its landscaped gardens, luxury mall and the addition of a more modern wing, the Shangri-La is a slice of charm for business travelers and those who don't mind being far from the city center." Full review
Jetsetter
"While other top Beijing hotels have careened towards modernity, the Shangri-La has remained an unashamed traditionalist. Paying homage to China’s imperial past, the hotel, which sits amid..." Full review
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This relaxed restaurant takes French cuisine back to basics and adds a little fun — don’t miss the pastry library, where guests choose the finishing touches for their desserts, aided by a former sous chef to Pierre Hermé.
Lonely Planet
"The Shangri-La’s air-freshened lobby and muted Chinese motifs may not match the majesty of its sibling China World Hotel, but the rates here are far lower." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"24-story building on well-manicured grounds. The Chi spa offers treatments from Thailand, Tibet, and China." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Shangri-la's first property in Beijing, inconveniently but peacefully located in the western part of the city."
Star Service
"The use of art is excellent throughout, and adding to the elegance, floor-to-ceiling windows in the lobby lounge and adjoining cafe overlook the winsome Chinese water garden. " Full review
Time Out
"The Shangri-La chain is a major player in Beijing, and this, their flagship hotel, has a great reputation among business travellers." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
4 Stars
"With warm lighting and classic décor, the Shangri-La is easily one of Beijing’s top hotels." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
Readers' Choice Award
"Comprising two towers, this "commercial city hotel is very nice." Staff "are consistently nice and speak excellent English" in both the Garden Wing and the newer, pricier Valley Wing." Full review
The Westin Beijing Chaoyang
No.7 East Third Ring North Road, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"One of Beijing's newest five-star hotels, this second Westin to open in the capital offers stylish, modern rooms in a fairly central location with quick access to the airport." Full review
Fodor's
"With 550 spacious guest rooms, the Westin Beijing Chaoyang isn't exactly a small affair, but what the hotel lacks in intimacy, it more than makes up for in luxury." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
""Stunning views of the city" and "spectacular sunrises over Beijing" are typical sights from this blue-glass tower in the Central Business District." Full review
Star Service
"Located on the North Dongsanhuan Road, The Westin Beijing Chaoyang is a short taxi ride away from Sanlituan, home to some of Beijing's most vibrant nightlife and dining venues." Full review
Time Out
"Closer to the action than its sister hotel in the west, the Westin Chaoyang has 550 spacious and modern guest rooms, all boasting the chain’s signature Heavenly Bed." Full review
BlackBook
"Hipper little sister of Westin Financial street fully aims to mix business with pleasure. Hollywood favourite has hosted Kevin Spacey, Will Smith and Usher the past year."
Lonely Planet
"Luxury hotel. Our independent authors have visited Westin and selected this as one of our recommended hotels in Beihai Park & Xicheng North." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Three-year-old hotel with a soaring lobby atrium, 20 minutes by car from the airport—closer than most." Full review
Afar Magazine
"Find chic design, city views, and a pampering Heavenly Spa by Westin™ in one of Beijing's finest hotels, located near the Sanlitun.By
Westin AFAR." Full review